The divorce process can be filled with uncertainty, emotional anxiety, fear and confusion. From the moment you begin to contemplate that your marriage may be over — to the final signing of the divorce papers — you may experience one of the most emotionally draining periods in your life. During this time you will [...]
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F is for How To Stop Fighting Over Money.
Did you know that constantly fighting over money in your marriage may find you both in divorce court? Financial feuds are one of the top reasons for divorce. Let’s explore healthy ways to avoid fighting over money…together. Money means many things in a marriage. It may stand for freedom, control, security, fun [...]
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P is For Prenuptial. Is it Good or Bad for Your Marriage?
A Prenuptial Agreement seems so unromantic or maybe just plain wrong. It also brings about much controversy — I love you dear, but sign this agreement so everything is in order when we divorce. Some say starting a marriage this way destroys the mutual trust right from the beginning. Others argue that it will help [...]
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O is for Options to Consider Before You File for Divorce.
The decision to leave your marriage is very serious and can lead to many unforeseen consequences. So before you take this final step, please consider all of your Options. Try counseling, it may possibly help resolve differences in your present relationship. Throughout our lives, we all experience change in ourselves and our circumstance — [...]
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AZ Asks Greg Herman-Giddens: How can your potential inheritance be protected?
Greg Herman-Giddens is an attorney and president of TrustCounsel in Chapel Hill, NC. He has been practicing law for 23 years. His areas of expertise are estate planning, probate trust administration, asset protection and taxation. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law as well as a Certified Financial Planner. Greg obtained [...]
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AZ Asks: Tamela Duncan about Isolation During Divorce
Tamela Duncan, LCSW is a practicing psychotherapist specializing in individual, relational and marriage therapy. She received her Bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and received her Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University. Prior to beginning private practice she worked for years as a counselor/social worker in the Public Mental [...]
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I is for Isolation During Divorce.
Many women often find themselves feeling isolated from their friends and family while going through a separation and divorce. It is not uncommon to find that you have only half the friends you thought you had because people feel they need to take sides. Unfortunately this isn’t fair, but it is a reality. Another strange [...]
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G is for Getting a Tax Refund.
Are you anxiously awaiting your tax refund? Does this refund create visions of a new spring wardrobe, a luxurious vacation or perhaps a room filled with new furniture and accessories? Yes, by now we all should know that it’s better to keep as much of your money as long as possible and [...]
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AZ Asks Ida Independent: What’s in your purse?
AZ Asks: It has almost been two years since the last time we spoke. At that point, you whole life had been turned upside down and you were going through a divorce. So tell me, what’s in your purse that reflects where you are in life right now? Ida: Here let [...]
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F is for Fast Failing.
The Fast Fail method says: “Making mistakes is a good thing but realizing your mistakes faster can help you get through the learning process more rapidly.” Improvement of yourself or situation is based on learning—whether you are running a business, graduating from school or leaving a bad marriage. Since improvement is [...]
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Ann Zuraw, the voice behind "Women, Money, and Divorce", is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Certified Financial Divorce Analyst (CDFA™) helping women achieve financial success!
